Full Day Tour to Bursa City from Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey

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Duration

9 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

28 people

Languages

ENG

Full Day Tour to Bursa City from Istanbul

Overview

Bursa and Mt. Uludag Tour from Istanbul; Full-Day Bursa Tour with Museum Entrance Fees

Lunch with a Cable Car Ticket

Bursa Tour: Our day excursion from Istanbul begins with a 2-hour boat sail to Bursa, previously the capital of the Ottoman Empire.

Appreciate the scenery along the way, and stop at Tophane for a panoramic view of Bursa.

After lunch, take a cable car to Mt. Uludag, the old Olympus, to admire the views.

A silk market and a covered bazaar are also available.

Our vacation begins with a boat ride down to Yalova, where we may enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery.

Drive to Bursa, a historic Ottoman capital built by Bitnynian King Prusias I Cholus “the Lame” (reigned 228-185 BC).

According to legend, the renowned Carthage general Hannibal assisted him in selecting the location.

The city is popularly referred to as “Yeil Bursa” (meaning “Green Bursa”) because to the gorgeous parks and gardens found throughout its urban tissue, as well as the extensive woods of great diversity that stretch in the surrounding region.

The city is synonymous with the Uludag mountain, which stands behind the city centre and is also a popular ski resort.

Bursa’s principal landmarks are the mausoleums of early Ottoman sultans and the various edifices erected throughout the Ottoman period.

A rich museum of archaeology, as well as a rather orderly urban expansion, are other key components that round out Bursa’s overall picture.

After lunch, we will ascend to Uludag Mountain (the legendary Mount Olympos) by cable car (first stage), which is a popular location for winter sports such as skiing, and its richness in flora and fauna has made it a National Park, and summer activities such as trekking and camping are also popular. We will also visit the old Silk Market in the Covered Bazaar.

Return to Istanbul late at night and transport to your hotel.

Highlights

Day tour from Istanbul to Bursa by boat
Discover the history of this mediaeval Ottoman city and UNESCO World Heritage site.
Learn about the history, architecture, and art of the area.
Ride the cable car to the top of Mt. Uludag, the famous Mt. Olympus.
Visit to the historic Ulucami (Grand Mosque)

Itinerary

Learn the history of this mediaeval Ottoman metropolis
Discover the area's history, architecture, and art.
Take the cable car to the peak of Mt. Uludag, the legendary Mt. Olympus.
Visit to the old Ulucami (Grand Mosque)
Its a full day Tour to Bursa city from Istanbul

Included/Excluded

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Museum admission ticket
Lunch with a Cable Car Ticket
Tour is fully guided with the assistance of an experienced English speaking guide.

Gratuities (optional)
Drinks
Any extra services

Tour's Location

Istanbul, Turkey

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from € 71,25

Date

03/12/2024

Adults

9-120

Children

2-9

Infant

0-2

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